Genevieve Dingle

Professor Genevieve Dingle is a Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland's School of Psychology within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. She also serves as an affiliate Professor at Nottingham Trent University (UK). Her academic leadership includes course convenor roles for PSYC7291 Cognitive Behaviour Therapies for Adults and PSYC3102 Psychopathology. Dingle holds significant professional roles as Associate Editor of Psychology of Music journal, Culture and the Arts on Prescription lead for the Australian Social Prescribing Institute for Research and Education (ASPIRE), and committee member of the Arts Health Network QLD (AHNQ).

Professor Dingle's research centers on social (non-medical) interventions for mental health, with particular expertise in music, arts, and nature-based programs. Her work explores how these interventions can address loneliness, improve emotion regulation, and enhance wellbeing through social identity processes. She has developed notable interventions including the 'Tuned In' music emotion regulation program and 'Groups for Belonging' for loneliness reduction. Her research spans multiple populations including university students, people experiencing homelessness, and those in addiction treatment.

Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on social prescribing, music-based interventions, and university student mental health. Her work demonstrates consistent application of social identity theory to understand how group membership and community engagement contribute to mental wellbeing. Key themes include the therapeutic potential of choir singing, the development of evidence-based protocols for social prescribing, and the impact of the pandemic on student mental health.

Professor Dingle leads several significant research projects including a $1.29M NHMRC-funded cluster randomized controlled trial of 'Groups for Belonging,' a $480K UQ-funded 'Sharper Minds' mental health prevention package for university students, and an Australian Research Council linkage grant evaluating social prescribing for loneliness. Her collaborative work involves interdisciplinary teams across multiple institutions and sectors.

Her laboratory work focuses on the School of Psychology at UQ, with particular emphasis on the development and evaluation of group-based interventions. She maintains strong connections with community organizations through her roles with ASPIRE and AHNQ, ensuring her research has practical applications in real-world settings.